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2025-01-15Wednesday, 15 January 20252 updates
Amended🇸🇬 SingaporeMonetary Authority of SingaporeImport/Export Licensing

MAS Notice on Digital Payment Token Services (Amendment No. 3)

Introduces tiered licensing for DPT service providers with reduced capital requirements for smaller operators.

Framework: Payment Services Act
New🇮🇩 IndonesiaOtoritas Jasa KeuanganImport/Export Licensing

OJK Regulation No. 2/2025 on P2P Lending Consolidation

Mandates minimum paid-up capital of IDR 25B for P2P platforms; compliance deadline June 2026.

Framework: OJK Act
2025-01-14Tuesday, 14 January 20252 updates
New🇻🇳 VietnamState Bank of VietnamGATS Services Commitments

Circular 01/2025/TT-NHNN on E-Wallet Interoperability

All licensed e-wallet providers must implement cross-platform transfer capabilities by Q3 2025.

Framework: Law on Credit Institutions
Amended🇮🇩 IndonesiaMinistry of Investment / BKPMTariffs & Duties

Government Regulation on Nickel Downstream Processing Tax Incentives

Expanded tax holidays (up to 20 years) for nickel processing facilities producing EV battery materials.

Framework: Investment Law
2025-01-13Monday, 13 January 20251 update
New🇹🇭 ThailandBoard of InvestmentForeign Investment Caps

BOI Announcement No. 1/2568 on EV Manufacturing Incentives

Eight-year corporate income tax exemption for EV assembly; 100% foreign ownership permitted in promoted zones.

Framework: Investment Promotion Act
2025-01-12Sunday, 12 January 20252 updates
Amended🇲🇾 MalaysiaMinistry of FinanceTariffs & Duties

Finance Act 2025 — Green Technology Tax Incentive Extension

Green Investment Tax Allowance and Green Income Tax Exemption extended through 2030 with expanded eligible activities.

Framework: Income Tax Act 1967
Amended🇸🇬 SingaporeNational Environment AgencyTBT (Technical Barriers)

Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Act 2025

Carbon tax rate increased to SGD 50/tonne effective 1 Jan 2025; framework for international carbon credits.

Framework: Carbon Pricing Act
2025-01-11Saturday, 11 January 20251 update
New🇵🇭 PhilippinesBangko Sentral ng PilipinasImport/Export Licensing

BSP Circular 1190 — Digital Banking Prudential Standards

Higher capital adequacy ratios (12%) for digital banks; enhanced cybersecurity requirements.

Framework: National Payment Systems Act
2025-01-10Friday, 10 January 20251 update
New🇻🇳 VietnamMinistry of Industry and TradeImport/Export Licensing

Decree on Power Development Plan VIII Implementation

Streamlined permitting for solar/wind projects; feed-in tariff extension; grid connection priority for renewables.

Framework: Electricity Law
2025-01-09Thursday, 9 January 20251 update
New🇲🇲 MyanmarCentral Bank of MyanmarSanctions & Export Controls

CBM Directive 01/2025 on Cross-Border Digital Transfer Restrictions

Restricts cross-border digital fund transfers to state-approved channels; fintech remittance services affected.

Framework: Foreign Exchange Management Law
2025-01-08Wednesday, 8 January 20251 update
New🇰🇭 CambodiaMinistry of Posts and TelecommunicationsTRIPS / IP Protection

Draft Law on Personal Data Protection

Cambodia's first comprehensive data privacy law; GDPR-aligned with ASEAN adaptations; 18-month transition.

2025-01-07Tuesday, 7 January 20251 update
Amended🇧🇳 BruneiReligious Affairs MinistryTBT (Technical Barriers)

Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order (Amendment) 2025

Updated halal certification standards aligned with OIC/SMIIC guidelines; mutual recognition with Malaysia.

Framework: Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order
2025-01-06Monday, 6 January 20251 update
New🇹🇱 Timor-LesteMinistry of Foreign AffairsGATS Services Commitments

ASEAN Membership Accession Roadmap Submission

Timor-Leste submits detailed roadmap for meeting ASEAN economic governance criteria; target full membership 2027.

2025-01-04Saturday, 4 January 20251 update
Amended🇱🇦 LaosMinistry of Energy and MinesGATS Services Commitments

Revised Power Purchase Agreements with Thailand

Extended cross-border electricity PPA terms; revised pricing formula for hydropower exports.

Framework: Energy Law

Trade Compliance Matrix

📊 Trade Compliance Matrix9 entries
CorridorRequirement TypeFrameworkRateStatusNotes
SG-MYTariffs & DutiesATIGA0%CompliantFully eliminated under ATIGA for originating goods.
SG-MYRules of OriginATIGACompliant40% regional value content or change in tariff classification.
SG-MYCustoms DocumentationASWCompliantASEAN Single Window electronic exchange operational.
SG-IDTariffs & DutiesATIGA0-5%CompliantMost tariff lines at 0%; sensitive list items at 0-5%.
SG-IDForeign Investment CapsACIAPartialIndonesia maintains negative list for certain sectors despite ACIA commitments.
TH-VNTariffs & DutiesATIGA0%CompliantFully liberalized under ATIGA Schedule.
TH-VNSPS (Sanitary & Phytosanitary)ASEAN SPSPartialMutual recognition advancing but phytosanitary checks remain bilateral.
MY-PHImport/Export LicensingATIGAPartialHalal certification adds licensing layer for food products.
ID-THTBT (Technical Barriers)ASEAN MRAPartialElectrical & electronics MRA active; automotive standards diverge.

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📜 WTO & Trade Framework Browser13 frameworks

Government Source Registry

🏛️ Government Source Registry34 sources
🇸🇬Singapore(5 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Economic Development BoardEDBInvestment11h ago
Ministry of Trade and IndustryMTITrade11h ago
Monetary Authority of SingaporeMASFinance12h ago
National Environment AgencyNEAEnvironment1d ago
Singapore CustomsSCCustoms11h ago
🇲🇾Malaysia(5 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Bank Negara MalaysiaBNMCentral Bank12h ago
Malaysian Investment Development AuthorityMIDAInvestment11h ago
Ministry of Investment, Trade and IndustryMITITrade11h ago
Royal Malaysian Customs DepartmentRMCDCustoms11h ago
Securities Commission MalaysiaSC MYFinance1d ago
🇮🇩Indonesia(5 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Bank IndonesiaBICentral Bank10h ago
Directorate General of Customs and ExciseDJBCCustoms10h ago
Ministry of Investment / BKPMBKPMInvestment10h ago
Ministry of TradeKemendagTrade1d ago
Otoritas Jasa KeuanganOJKFinance11h ago
🇹🇭Thailand(4 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Bank of ThailandBOTCentral Bank10h ago
Board of InvestmentBOIInvestment11h ago
Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC THFinance1d ago
Thai Customs DepartmentTCDCustoms10h ago
🇵🇭Philippines(3 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasBSPCentral Bank12h ago
Board of Investments PhilippinesBOI PHInvestment11h ago
Bureau of CustomsBOCCustoms1d ago
🇻🇳Vietnam(4 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
General Department of Vietnam CustomsGDVCCustoms10h ago
Ministry of Industry and TradeMOITTrade10h ago
Ministry of Planning and InvestmentMPIInvestment1d ago
State Bank of VietnamSBVCentral Bank11h ago
🇲🇲Myanmar(2 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Central Bank of MyanmarCBMCentral Bank1d ago
Directorate of Investment and Company AdministrationDICAInvestment2d ago
🇰🇭Cambodia(2 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Council for the Development of CambodiaCDCInvestment1d ago
National Bank of CambodiaNBCCentral Bank11h ago
🇱🇦Laos(2 sources)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Bank of the Lao PDRBOLCentral Bank1d ago
Ministry of Energy and MinesMEMEnergy2d ago
🇧🇳Brunei(1 source)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Autoriti Monetari Brunei DarussalamAMBDCentral Bank1d ago
🇹🇱Timor-Leste(1 source)
AgencyAbbreviationCategoryLast Synced
Banco Central de Timor-LesteBCTLCentral Bank2d ago